Theodore Veterinary Hospital

Theodore Veterinary Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility in Theodore, Alabama which is located in the Greater Mobile area. We are committed to providing outstanding veterinary care, promoting responsible pet ownership and educating our clients in the area of preventative health care.
 
We offer high-tech veterinary care and are our area's leader in Laparoscopic and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Digital Radiography, Ultrasound Diagnostics, Laser Surgery, and Laser Therapy. We invite you to explore our member page here and to visit our primary home on the web at www.theodoreveterinaryhospital.com.

Our Mission
Theodore Veterinary Hospital is dedicated to high quality medical and surgical care for your cherished pet in a clean, attractive and comfortable environment. We strive for a compassionate and empathetic doctor-client-patient relationship built on trust, honesty, and integrity.

  • Mon Wed Fri: 7:30am - 5:30pm
  • Tue Thur: 7:30am - 7:30pm
  • Sat: Closed
  • Sun: Closed

  • Dr. Carl D Myers

    Veterinarian/Owner
    Dr. Carl Myers was born in Mobile, Alabama and is a graduate of Fairhope High School (1987).  He received his Bachelor of Science degree from  Auburn University in 1992 and was awarded a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree in 1995.  His senior year, he was honored with  Auburn's coveted award for Outstanding Surgery Student.   Dr. Myers has extensive experience in internal medicine, surgery, and dermatology and especially enjoys taking on the impossible-to-solve cases.    
     
    From its grand-opening in 2001 until late 2008, his cherished dog, Duke was a fixture of the practice and official greeter.   After a long healthy life blessed with love, Duke passed away in 2008.  Buddy, a Springer Spaniel, is wide open and goes almost every where Dr. Myers goes.  He even has a place in the doctor's office that he enjoys getting attention from anyone willing.

    Dr. Myers took ownership of Theodore Veterinary Hospital in December of 2001 and is a member of numerous veterinary organizations.

    In his spare time, Dr. Myers enjoys shooting sporting clays in tournaments nationwide, fishing, scuba diving and watching Auburn football.
    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 1995
    Education:
    Auburn University
  • Darwin Myers

    Darwin Myers

    Hospital Administrator
    Darwin Myers took leave of his 15-year career as an environmental health and safety engineer to join his brother, Dr. Carl Myers, in 2004 as Hospital Administrator.  The hospital has been fortunate for the opportunity to utilize Darwin's technical expertise which ensures the smoothness of day-to-day operations and he has been an  invaluable benefit to the clinic.

    Darwin and his wife, Leah, have four children, Kaleigh, Karissa, Destin, and Jack.  They have two Chihuahua's, Sophie and Queso that is full of personality!!!


  • Dr. Ian Gilson

    Veterinarian 
    Dr. Gilson is originally from Glasgow Kentucky. He attended the University of Kentucky where he played football for a year and pursued a degree in animal sciences.
    After graduating from the University of Kentucky,  he was accepted into Auburn's College of Veterinary Medicine. He Graduated with the Gentle Doctor Award.
    Dr. Gilson is married to Samantha Gilson and they have two beautiful children, Eva Kate and Ian Samuel. They also have 3 fur babies, Rosie May, Nova Ray and Binx. His hobbies include hunting, fishing, and grilling.
    Education:
    University of Kentucky and Auburn University

  • Dr. Steven Petcher

    Veterinarian

    Dr. Steven Petcher was born in Lassa, Nigeria to missionary parents. From the age of two, he grew up in the south Alabama town of Chatom, AL. and from that early age, has always had a fascination and love for animals. He raised cattle, goats and horses as well as dogs and cats and was very active in 4-H.

     After high school he attended Auburn University and graduated from Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine in 1983. Dr. Petcher built and opened Citronelle Veterinary Clinic where he practiced large and small animal medicine for 29 years.

     For the next 6 years, Dr. Petcher helped his brother Richard, get his business (Petcher Seeds) established. During these years, Dr. Petcher established Hungry 4 Him Ministries on his cattle farm in Fruitdale, AL. where events and ministry opportunities have been hosted for Boy Scouts, Big Brother-Big Sister, Cattle for Christ, Hungry 4 Him Church and many homeless men.

     During those years, Dr. Petcher continued working part time in veterinary clinics in Chatom, Citronelle and Fairhope, AL. and  the next four years, he worked full time in Saraland, AL as an associate. Dr. Petcher always hoped to once again have an opportunity to work with Dr. Carl Myers, after they worked together for a few years in Citronelle. 

     Dr. Petcher enjoys the relationship of animals and people and prefers to be loving on puppies and kittens and communicating with wonderful people. His favorite people are his grandchildren.

     

    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 1983
    Education:
    Auburn University

  • Dr. Paul Stevens

    Veterinarian 
    Education:
    Auburn University

  • Kaitlyn Kulakowski LVT

    Licensed Veterinary Technician 
    Kaitlyn has been in veterinary medicine since 2015. She obtained her LVT license in 2018. She has a love for radiology, and decided to go get her certification in cardiac ultrasound on the human side, and bring it back on the four legged side. She has been at Theodore Veterinary Hospital since 2017.
    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 2016
    Education:
    Coastal Community College and Cardiac & Vascular Institute of Ultrasound

  • Leanna Lindner LVT

    Licensed Veterinary Technician 
    Meet one of our LVTs, Leanna! Leanna was born and raised in Mobile, Al. She started her veterinary journey at TVH in December of 2020. She then graduated from Coastal Alabama Community College in 2022, where she completed the veterinary technology program and later achieved her Veterinary Technician License. She has taken particular interest in all things dental related, exotic medicine, internal medicine, and client education. Leanna has a beautiful baby girl named Emery and two adorable miniature schnauzers named Cocoa and Tinkerbell.
    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 2021
    Education:
    Coastal Community College

  • Abby Stringer LVT

    Licensed Veterinary Technician 
    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 2022
    Education:
    Coastal Community College